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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Problem Static occurs   Inconsistent drying times Clothes take too long to dry     Clothes are wrinkled  Clothes shrink GEAppliances.com Possible Causes No fabric softener was used  Overdrying  Synthetics, permanent press  and blends can cause static What To Do ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ %RXQFH® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ $GMXVWFRQWUROVWRDOHVVGU\VHWWLQJ ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU Type of heat ‡ $XWRPDWLFGU\LQJWLPHVZLOOYDU\DFFRUGLQJWRVL]HRI load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics  (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting     Blown fuses or tripped  circuit breaker  Overloading/combining loads Underloading 120-volt operation ‡6HSDUDWHKHDY\LWHPVIURPOLJKWZHLJKWLWHPVJHQHUDOO\ a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). ‡/DUJHKHDY\IDEULFVFRQWDLQPRUHPRLVWXUHDQGWDNH longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. ‡0DWFKFRQWUROVHWWLQJVWRWKHORDG\RXDUHGU\LQJ ‡&OHDQOLQWILOWHUEHIRUHHYHU\ORDG ‡&KHFNLQVWDOODWLRQLQVWUXFWLRQVIRUSURSHU  GXFWLQJYHQWLQJ ‡0DNHVXUHGXFWLQJLVFOHDQIUHHRINLQNVDQG unobstructed. ‡&KHFNWRVHHLIRXWVLGHZDOOGDPSHURSHUDWHVHDVLO\ ‡&KHFNWKH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQVWRPDNHVXUHWKH dryer venting is correct. ‡5HSODFHIXVHVRUUHVHWFLUFXLWEUHDNHUV6LQFHPRVWGU\HUV  XVHIXVHVEUHDNHUVPDNHVXUHERWKDUHRSHUDWLQJ ‡'RQRWSXWPRUHWKDQRQHZDVKHUORDGLQWKHGU\HU at a time. ‡,I\RXDUHGU\LQJRQO\RQHRUWZRLWHPVDGGDIHZLWHPV to ensure proper tumbling. ‡,IWKHGU\HULVRSHUDWLQJRQDYROWFLUFXLWORQJHU drying times are normal. The drying on this circuit takes about three times as long as on a 240 volt circuit. Overdrying  Letting items sit in dryer  after cycle ends ‡6HOHFWDVKRUWHUGU\LQJWLPH ‡5HPRYHLWHPVZKLOHWKH\VWLOOKROGDVOLJKWDPRXQW of moisture. Select a less dry setting. ‡5HPRYHLWHPVZKHQF\FOHHQGVDQGIROGRUKDQJ immediately. Some fabrics will naturally shrink ‡7RDYRLGVKULQNDJHIROORZJDUPHQWFDUHODEHOVH[DFWO\ when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer ‡6RPHLWHPVPD\EHSUHVVHGEDFNLQWRVKDSHDIWHUGU\LQJ ‡,I\RXDUHFRQFHUQHGDERXWVKULQNDJHLQDSDUWLFXODU item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11